//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 The Ultimate Duo? // Story: Heroes Of The Realms // by Ninyn //------------------------------// Ninyn sat on the edge of the ocean within the Syraic realm skipping stones. Odion appeared from behind and put a hand on the young man's shoulder. Ninyn looked up at the Jedi Sentient and smiled weakly. "Used have so many duties in the realm… Now barely anything stirs. Awkrights dead and the other Exion sealed away," Ninyn said throwing another stone. The stone skipped once and turned back floating into Odions hand. "Nothing ever truly ends. Everything finds a way back into people's lives. Don't worry about what could be and focus on the now," Odion said as he threw the stone. The stone skipped four times and disappeared beneath the sea. "Is that all the mighty wisdom you can bestow upon my husband Lord Odion?" A voice piped from behind. Odion turned to see Icisis, Ninyn's wife. Odion looked from the woman to Ninyn chuckled softly. "My how the two of you have grown. It's no wonder Nightshade entrusted the both of you with the realms safety," Odion said. Ninyn nodded and turned to speak but a screaming girl with blue hair jumped out from the portal and landed on top of Ninyn. Icisis yelped and pulled out her wand and sword readying a spell. The blue hair girl sat up and turned to Odion, "Nightshade's missing so I thought of you first Odion sir. Ozrick and Vladimir have been captured by Alyra and Nightwalker. They have multiple new allies and an army of Exion at their disposal!" she screeched as she continued to rant. Odion held up one hand calming the girl with the force, "Thyme you don't need to call be sir or scream at me," he said. Thyme stopped and took a sip of coffee from her cup and glared at him. "It's formal and sooorrryyy! There was no one else I could turn to! Galaxy is away taking care of matters in his own realm. Elustar is aiding her realm in an all out war. Star Bright is holding a conference in Equestria and Kisashi is sleeping! Plus I like bothering you," she said with a cheeky smile. Odion sighed and rubbed his temples and turned to Ninyn, "It looks like you're needed today after all Ninyn. Come with me," he said. Ninyn nodded and stood to leave. Icisis crossed her arms over her chest and made a pouty face at Ninyn. Ninyn gave her a sympathetic smile, "I'll be back as soon as I can be I promise. In the mean time though I bet Thyme could keep you company!" he said smiling. Icisis looked from her husband to Thyme and sighed with a soft smile. "You better come back to me in one piece," Icisis said kissing him softly. Thyme made a gagging noise and drank more of her coffee. Ninyn turned and raised an eyebrow, "You're just jealous you don’t have a special somepony," he said. Thyme laughed, "Oh puh-lease wonder boy! I have a special somepony and his name is Mocha Latte!" she said presenting her cup like a trophy. Ninyn rolled his eyes and headed for the portal to follow Odion. Icisis watched her husband go and smiled as Thyme continued to scowl at the two men leave. This was going to be a long visit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ninyn and Odion appeared in the throne room and headed for the armory. Ninyn equipped his normal attire and picked out Shin Ryu and Shiekatsu Ryu, "Why aren't they with Nightshade?" he asked. Odion shrugged, "Your brothers been having his own fun and training within the Realm Of Harmony. He's had no use for the blades for quite some time now. Though I do believe with the inevitable battle to come he will be wielding them once more," he said. Ninyn nodded sadly and set the blades back down, "I have a better idea then," he said walking out the door. They went to the portal room and Odion pulled the shard from The Realm of Spirits portal causing it to fizzle and fade away. Ninyn watched as Odion fidgeted with the shard and summoned a portal to the Shadow Realm. "Once you have entered Nightwalkers territory signal me. I will send reinforcements to aid you. Good luck Ninyn," Odion said. Ninyn clapped his wrists together and his armor covered his body. Snapping his fingers a large staff with a silver tipped blade appeared in his hand, "It's been awhile Exeleon," he said stepping through the portal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lightning crackled around Ninyn as he descended from the sky. To Ninyn's surprise the Shadow Realm now had a lush environment to it now. However, Exion loomed about armed and alert. Ninyn smiled as he crashed into the middle of a squad knocking them all aside. An Exion scout screeched and ran but Ninyn appeared before it and slashed the creature with Exeleon. The Exion screeched and began to turn chalk white before it crumbled away into dust. Ninyn flipped the staff in his hands and knocked away other Exion as they charged towards him. The Exion began to explode in clouds of white before running away terrified. Ninyn tapped a cuff on his wrist and his helmet pulled back. The air was thick with negative energy but Ninyn pulled the shard from his pocket and melded it with his body. Ninyn's eyes turned electric blue as he gazed around the realm. The negative energy flew through his body and refreshed his body. Ninyn took a deep breath, "So this is what it's like with all that power…. It's terrifying," he said continuing through the now lush areas. The Exion had obviously fled their stations to regroup at the fortress. From what he had heard about the fortress from Kaseem, Nightshade's Shadow counterpart, the fortress should remain in ruins… Hopefully. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nightwalker sat in the dungeons of The Fortress eyeing his prisoners. Vladimir and Ozrick were strung up by their wrists. Both had been beaten severely. Alyra stood by Night-walker resisting the urge to cry for the men. Neither deserved this treatment nor did she, but she knew this was another one of Nightwalkers sinister tests for her. Nightwalker growled deeply and stood and slammed a fist into Vladimir sending out a wave of dark matter into his body causing it to explode as it left his body. Vlad cried in pain spitting blood over the creature. Ozrick smiled and looked at the monster, "You will never break us," he said. Nightwalker sighed and punched Ozrick as well. The Collector coughed and groaned in pain. Alyra flinched as she watched the dark matter spray from the man's back and shatter like glass. Nightwalker turned away and started for the door, "Come Alyra… I have many other things to attend to," he said. Alyra turned towards Nightwalker and nodded following him out the door. Nightwalker wiped the blood from his mug and continued from the dungeons to the throne room. The Sirens were above sleeping soundly. Viral The Beast man was tucked away in a chamber. Nightwalker groaned and looked about cursing the heroes below and thought carefully. Nightwalker turned to Alyra and sighed, "To your next mission. Target the musical duet of the heroes. Return to me when they've been dealt with," he said. Alyra nodded and disappeared through a portal. Nightwalker could feel the distress of the Exion. The presence of a sentient approaching his fortress openly… The presence was oddly familiar but it was none of the six he knew… This one's energy was stronger and brighter than the rest… He shook the thought away and laughed, "Perfect bait… Whoever you are… You will be my key to destroying the realms," he said. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ninyn lay on a hill gazing down at the reconstructed fortress with wide eyes. The dark fortress was made completely of solid dark matter. Exion lined the walls of the fortress and many more lined the front gate. The courtyard was flooded with other spawn from other realms. Ninyn took out his amulet Odion had given him and rubbed it softly signaling for the reinforcements. Ninyn waited awhile and soon the sound of a tiny screech sounded from behind. Ninyn turned to see Goku, Naruto, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack from Equestria. Ninyn smiled, "I never expected any of you to appear," he said. Twilight walked up to Ninyn in her human form smiled, "Well Odion did say it was Nightshade's brother we we’re coming to assist. So Of course some of the original companions had to come," she said. Ninyn chuckled softly and scratched his head. "She's right sugarcube. I mean if it wasn't for Nightshade we wouldn't have our homes or lives to enjoy. We owe him a lot," Applejack said. Rainbow Dash nodded, "I came because I heard there was going to be some butt kicking!" she said. Goku and Naruto both eyed the ponies curiously. "If there's another problem that involves the safety of my friends and allies then you better believe I'll be here to help," Naruto said. Ninyn nodded, "I'm glad to know my brother has such great friends he can call upon in times of need. Ozrick and Vladimir, two heroes Nightshade recruited, have been cap-" he was cut off by Rainbow Dash, "Yea yea your buddies need help and he get to kick some dark magical creature's butt! Let's go!" she yelled as she raced off towards the gate. Ninyn turned to say something but Rainbow Dash was already flying. Goku turned into a Super Sayain and followed after her. Twilight and Applejack ran with Ninyn and Naruto. Twilight set up magical armor around herself, Dash, and Applejack as there elements of harmony turned into swords! Exion hissed and snarled but were quickly knocked down by the heroes. Ninyn withdrew Exeleon and climbed the gate of the fortress. Dark matter pikes protruded from the gate and Ninyn swung from pike to pike till he reached the top where he pulled forth Exeleon in sword form and he cleaved several Exion in half. Ninyn twirled and slashed with Exeleon clearing the first line of Exion. Goku was knocking Exion everywhere. Rainbow Dash was kicking and slashing with her sword. Applejack was sending up shockwaves as she slammed her sword into the ground. Twilight coordinated magic missiles and other projectiles at Exion keeping the enemy at a distance. Goku landed next to Ninyn and sent forth a wave of energy down the wall disintegrating numerous Exion. Ninyn raised the gate as Twilight, Naruto, and Applejack blasted their way through a crowd of Exion. Nightwalker stood within the shadows and eyed the battle intrigued, "Such force. I'm surprised I didn't recognize that power sooner. Welcome Ninyn. Now the question remains open to me…. Where is Nightshade?" he mumbled. Anru Exion landed in the middle of the courtyard and glared at the heroes with a sinister smile, "Where do you heroes keep rising from? Why must you always meddle in affairs that need not be worried about!" he yelled sending out a shockwave of dark matter knocking them back. Ninyn and Goku both jumped down to rebound the energy Anru was throwing out. A look to the others Ninyn sighed, "All of you head to the fortress… I'll handle Anru. He's my problem to deal with," he said. Anru eyed Ninyn as his masked whirred and clicked, "You're a lot stronger and bolder than I remember you Yamanakou," he said. The Exion Lord charged at the heroes but Ninyn stomped the ground before them sending out a shockwave of positive energy. Anru flipped in the air and landed on his back. Ninyn took off his helmet, "A lot has changed since Nightshade defeated you Anru," he said changing Exeleon to its staff form. Goku, Naruto and the girls all headed off towards the fortress. Anru got to his feet and charged at the fleeing heroes but Ninyn blocked his path. "I'm afraid you won't have the satisfaction of fighting someone new. Your fight is-!" Ninyn was cut off as a white light slammed between him and Anru. Nightshade appeared from the energy cloud smiling wide, "Your fight is with the both of us," he said. Anru growled and his other two arms formed at his sides. Dark matter blades formed in Anru's grasp. Ninyn smiled, "About time you got here lazy," he said. Nightshade drew forth Shin Ryu shrugging off the comment. Ninyn jumped over Nightshade and slashed at Anru. Nightshade skipped to the side and sent forth a massive wave fire at the Exion lord. Anru rebounded Nightshade's attack and kicked Ninyn in the stomach. Nightwalker smiled, "This is how everything ends!" he chuckled with glee as he walked off into the fortress. Exion surrounded Nightshade and Ninyn ready to strike. Nightshade and Ninyn's eyes turned electric blue as the stood back to back. Both warriors put a hand in the air smiling, "Sarominae Necarose: Sentient Style- Final Judgment!" they yelled as they pulled their hands down quickly. Two massive wave's of energy crashed into the warriors sending the Exion around them to the ground. White armor covered the warriors from head to toe. Nightshade's eyes turned sunset orange and Ninyn's turned golden. Anru's eyes widened, "You really plan to die?!" he cried stepping back. Nightshade laughed, "Guess you never got the memo… Our new abilities corrected the flaw in Final Judgment. We can sustain this form without the consequences of death. Though the technique is a bit weakened from its original format it still amplifies our powers to a new height!" he roared. Anru's face was pale as he fled through the shadows. Ninyn spat on the ground looking towards the remaining Exion, "Bloody coward," he growled. Nightshade chuckled and charged towards the Exion. The Exion stood confused and frightened as Nightshade slashed across with his blades burning away at chunks of the army. Ninyn skewered several Exion and swept his staff in a large twirl knocking Exion through the sky. Nightshade turned and sent forth a volley of lightning through multiple Exion. Ninyn caught some of the lightning with Exeleon and slammed the staff into the ground sending up a massive ray of lightning that fried any surrounding Exion. The fight continued on as more Exion spilled out from the fortress giving the heroes below a safer passage to their destination.